River Road Vineyards

Un-Oaked Sonoma County Chardonnay

8.7194 ratings
8.29 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sofia Horvath

Great sipper. Refreshing and tangy

Great sipper. Refreshing and tangy

Feb 20th, 2023
"Odedi"

This is a nice sipper. Showing citrus, apples, pears, pineapples and honey.

Light to medium in body with medium acidity, and light sweetness.

I've had this Unoaked Chardonnay from many vintages, and this vintage is the best so far.

Good by itself or with food. Great for the pool.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$14.

This is a nice sipper. Showing citrus, apples, pears, pineapples and honey.

Light to medium in body with medium acidity, and light sweetness.

I've had this Unoaked Chardonnay from many vintages, and this vintage is the best so far.

Good by itself or with food. Great for the pool.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$14.

Mar 4th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

In a word “awful”. Pass not worth a detailed review.

In a word “awful”. Pass not worth a detailed review.

Mar 3rd, 2020
"Odedi"

This is a nice unoaked Chardonnay from California. I've tried it a few times from different vintages, and for some reason I always get some oak and vanilla on the palate.

Showing citrus, lemons, red apples, pears, spices, light oak and light vanilla.

Medium-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry to off dry on the palate.

Nice length on the finish with almonds.

A good everyday wine and better with food. A good pool wine too.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

86 points.

$14.

This is a nice unoaked Chardonnay from California. I've tried it a few times from different vintages, and for some reason I always get some oak and vanilla on the palate.

Showing citrus, lemons, red apples, pears, spices, light oak and light vanilla.

Medium-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry to off dry on the palate.

Nice length on the finish with almonds.

A good everyday wine and better with food. A good pool wine too.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

86 points.

$14.

Jan 19th, 2020
"Odedi"

A crisp and refreshing Unoaked chardonnay from California. Showing citrus, lemons, apples, spices and i always get light oak in every vintage. Not sure why.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate.

Nice and very enjoyable by itself or with food.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

86 points.

$14.

A crisp and refreshing Unoaked chardonnay from California. Showing citrus, lemons, apples, spices and i always get light oak in every vintage. Not sure why.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate.

Nice and very enjoyable by itself or with food.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

86 points.

$14.

Jun 8th, 2019
Ken Z
8.2

Drank 3/38/18. Tasting event. Tasting pour.

Light pear and lemon scents. Medium body with lemon curd and green apple. A lighter wine with a medium finish. No oak influence.

2/21/6/3/3 +50 =82 pts.

Drank 3/38/18. Tasting event. Tasting pour.

Light pear and lemon scents. Medium body with lemon curd and green apple. A lighter wine with a medium finish. No oak influence.

2/21/6/3/3 +50 =82 pts.

Mar 28th, 2019
Jennifer

Very light but enjoyable 55° Brie, white fish

Very light but enjoyable 55° Brie, white fish

1 person found it helpfulJun 2nd, 2018
Angelo Casagrande

A California chard and I can taste fruit!! I'm not chewing on a 2x4.

A California chard and I can taste fruit!! I'm not chewing on a 2x4.

1 person found it helpfulJan 18th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Golden straw color with tropical fruit aromas and spice. The palate shows basic stone fruits with lemon tang. The wine tried to mimic French Chardonnay but did a poor job. The wine had too much lemon flavor and not much else. The finish leaves quickly. Pass, better Chards out there at comparable prices. Tasting Sample.

Golden straw color with tropical fruit aromas and spice. The palate shows basic stone fruits with lemon tang. The wine tried to mimic French Chardonnay but did a poor job. The wine had too much lemon flavor and not much else. The finish leaves quickly. Pass, better Chards out there at comparable prices. Tasting Sample.

Sep 10th, 2016
Mark Salinas

Owner World and Wine Getaways

8.9

Straw color in the glass. Medium bodied with spice on the palette and finish.

Straw color in the glass. Medium bodied with spice on the palette and finish.

Jul 3rd, 2016